Rifleman

Robert John Ross

Conflict: 
WW1
Additional Information: 

Son of William and Annie Ross, of Toiro, Balclutha, New Zealand. Native of Langwell, Warepa, New Zealand.

References:
  • CWGC
  • Archives New Zealand
NZ WAR GRAVES
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Submitted by: Raewyn McRitchie
Relationship to casualty: No Relation
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Casualty

Service Number: 
42711
Name:
Robert John Ross
Rank: 
Rifleman
Date of Birth:
Not known
Place of Birth: 
Langwell, Warepa, Otago, New Zealand
Next of Kin: 
William Ross (father), Toiro, via Balclutha, New Zealand
Date of Enlistment:
Not known
Occupation on Enlistment:
Farm hand
Armed Force: 
Army
Unit:
3 New Zealand (Rifle) Brigade, 4 Battalion

Casualty Details

Cause of Death:
Killed in action
Date of Death:
20 February 1918
Day of Death:
Wednesday
Age at Death: 
26
Conflict: 
WW1

Embarkation Details

Embarkation Body:
New Zealand Rifle Brigade
Embarkation Place:
Wellington, New Zealand
Embarkment Date:
02 April 1917
Transport:
HMNZT 80
Vessel:
Corinthic
Destination:
Plymouth, England

Text in italics supplied by Cenotaph Online, Auckland War Memorial Museum

Cemetery

Cemetery Reference: 
III. D. 5.
Cemetery Location: 
Belgium
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